spell
spell
Pronunciation
IPA Phonetic Spelling: /spel/
Syllable Breakdown:
sp: /sp/ - /s/ and /p/ sounds combined
el: /ɛl/ - /ɛ/ vowel sound followed by /l/ consonant sound
Word Form Variations
Singular: spell
Plural: spells
Verb Forms:
Present Tense: spell
Past Tense: spelled
Past Participle: spelled
Present Participle: spelling
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Spell (Noun)
Definitions:
A written charm or incantation believed to have magical power.
A sequence of letters forming a word.
A magical formula or ritual.
Synonyms:
Charm, incantation, enchantment, spellbinding, hex, witchery, sorcery
Antonyms:
Antidote, remedy, cure, solution
Spell (Verb)
Definitions:
To form words from letters.
To cast a spell on someone or something.
To pronounce words correctly.
Synonyms:
Cast, conjure, enchant, bewitch, hypnotize, mesmerize, utter, pronounce, articulate
Antonyms:
Misspell, mispronounce, garble, mangle
Spell (Adjective)
Definitions:
Fascinating, captivating, enchanting, mesmerizing, alluring
Synonyms:
Magical, mystical, enchanting, captivating, spellbinding
Antonyms:
Boring, dull, uninteresting, mundane
Examples of Use
In Books
Literary Use: "A dark spell had been cast over the forest, and no creature dared to venture within its depths." (From J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone")
Academic Use: "The ancient scroll contained a powerful spell that could summon the mythical creature." (From a history book on ancient civilizations)
In Newspapers
Headline: "Mysterious Illness Casts a Spell Over Small Town" (A local newspaper article about an unexplained illness)
Article: "The child was struggling to spell the word 'elephant' in her spelling bee." (A news article about a school event)
In Online Publications
Blog Post: "I'm trying to learn how to spell 'pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis.'" (A humorous blog post about challenging words)
Article: "The new video game features a powerful spell that can destroy entire cities." (A gaming news article)
In Entertainment Media and Platforms
Movie Title: "Spellbound" (A classic animated film)
TV Show: "The Vampire Diaries" (A popular TV show featuring supernatural spells)
Video Game: "The Witcher" (A game series where characters use powerful spells)
Social Media: "I'm trying to figure out how to spell 'espresso.'" (A common social media post seeking help with spelling)
In General Public Discourse
Conversation: "Can you spell 'miscellaneous' for me?" (A common question asked in everyday conversation)
School: "The teacher assigned a spelling test on common vocabulary words." (A common school activity)
Work: "I need to double-check the spelling of this client's name." (A common task in a professional setting)
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Spell
"Words have the power to cast a spell that can last a lifetime." — Anonymous
"The right words can be a spell that lifts the soul and changes the world." — Anonymous
"Every good book leaves a spell over its readers, an enchantment that never fully fades." — Anonymous
"Love is the most powerful spell of all." — Anonymous
"Art is a spell that takes the ordinary and turns it into the extraordinary." — Anonymous
"The spell of music can break down barriers and open hearts." — Anonymous
"The greatest spells are not woven by wizards, but by the hearts of dreamers." — Anonymous
"Kindness is a spell that everyone can cast, no magic wand required." — Anonymous
"To write is to weave a spell, to draw forth the unseen and the unspoken." — Anonymous
"In the presence of nature, a wild delight runs through the man, in spite of real sorrows. Nature says, — he is my creature, and maugre all his impertinent griefs, he shall be glad with me. Not the sun or the summer alone, but every hour and season yields its tribute of delight; for every hour and change corresponds to and authorizes a different state of the mind, from breathless noon to grimmest midnight. Nature enhances her beauty, to the eye of loving men, from morning to night. She has her own hymns and her own spells; and the deeper her mysteries, the more they draw us in." — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Etymology
Spell is a fascinating word with a rich history. It comes from the Old English word "spell," which originally meant "a period of time," especially a period of weather or season.
Over time, this meaning evolved to encompass the idea of a magical charm or incantation. This shift likely occurred because people often used spells or rituals to influence the weather or other natural phenomena.
So, while "spell" originally referred to a period of time, it eventually came to mean something magical or mysterious. This is why we can use the word to describe a captivating or enchanting experience, or to talk about a magical formula or incantation.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Spell
Common Phrases:
Under a spell: Behaving strangely or irrationally, often due to strong emotions or influence.
Cast a spell: To have a strong, captivating effect on someone.
Spellbound: Fascinated, captivated, or entranced.
Lesser-Known Phrases:
To put a spell on someone: To deceive or trick someone.
A spell of bad luck: A period of misfortune or ill fortune.
A spell of illness: A period of sickness or disease.
Idioms with Synonyms:
To be under the thumb of someone: To be controlled or dominated by someone (similar to being under a spell).
To be spellbound by something: To be mesmerized or hypnotized by something.
To be in a trance: To be in a state of deep thought or concentration (similar to being under a spell).
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Definition of spell from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
